Data Actualization TI API Inventory stock & Order API

Hi Michael,

I'm not sure which API you are referring to when you say "inventory stock" because we have two different APIs that will accomplish this.  I'll start this conversation by assuming you are talking about the /store/products/{tiPartNumber} API....

If you are using the /store/products/{tiPartNumber} API, yes, the inventory that is returned back is accurate, at the time that the API call executes.  You can order using the Order API or you can use the TI Portal.  A couple of key points I want to make you aware of, as you try and make some decisions:

• Inventory availability could change between the time that you execute the inventory API and ordering product - there are no guarantees, since other customers are also ordering
• If you are using the /store/products/{tiPartNumber} API, and taking an second step to order, we'd like for you to consider streamlining your process by integrating two APIs:  
  • Inventory subscription (https://api-portal.ti.com/store-inventory-subscription-push-api ):   A Subscription is a notification that can be configured to notify you when parts have been stocked up with the quantity that you need.  When a part has stocked up, this API will generate a notification that is sent to your configured API via an HTTP POST request.  Here's an FAQ that shows the details of the API. 
  • TI store order (https://api-portal.ti.com/store-order-api ) : Systematically create store orders

       The thought process is to:

• Submit the subscription for the part you want to order (there is no limit on the number of subscriptions you can have); This will be valid for 30 days; Re-submit for additional 30 days if needed;
• If we stock up with sufficient inventory to honor your subscription request, TI will return a payload back to your configured API; 
  • This could then trigger the Order API to automatically place the order.

The advantage here, is real-time product availability and order placement.   This will be faster than placing the order on the TI Portal.

Just something to think about.   Hope this helps.  Let me know if you have additional questions or if I missed something.